Invasive Species Removal or Control
Source: PEI Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Standards Manual (October 2025), pp. 37–38
What it is
This treatment removes or controls an invasive species: a species that isn’t native to Prince Edward Island and that harms — or is likely to harm — the economy, the environment or human health once introduced.
The PEI Invasive Species Council website keeps the current list of invasive species, identification aids and other information.
Eligibility
- A consultant identifies an invasive species on the property, and a PEI Forests, Fish and Wildlife professional confirms it.
- The consultant may propose a plan to remove or control it. The Department must approve that plan.
Standards and assessment
Report it
If you suspect an invasive species, notify your local PEI Forests, Fish and Wildlife office so a technician can confirm it.
Don’t carry it between sites
Inspect vehicles and equipment every time you move between sites, especially from a site with an invasive species to one without. Soil, plant material and seed hide inside and out.
| Where to look | What to check |
|---|---|
| Underneath and outside | Underside, wheels, wheel arches, guards, chassis, bumper bars, spare tires |
| Engine and front | Engine bay, radiator, grills, attachments |
| Inside the cab | Floors, foot wells, pedals, seats and under the seats |
When to clean. Clean whenever inspection finds visible clumps of soil or plant material, and whenever moving between sites.
Where to clean. On a hard surface such as pavement or gravel, away from watercourses, wetlands and natural vegetation.
How to clean:
- Interior: sweep, vacuum or use compressed air anywhere soil or seed collects.
- Exterior: knock off soil clumps, then use a high-pressure hose with a stiff brush and/or pry bar to remove what’s left, paying particular attention to the areas in the table above.
Based on the PEI Ecosystem-Based Forest Management Standards Manual (October 2025), pp. 37–38. Where this guide and the manual differ, the manual governs.